Married Couple Will
Married Couple Will
I. Introduction
We, [Husband Name] and [Wife Name], residing at [Address], being of sound mind and disposing of memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our joint last will.
II. Appointment of Executors
We appoint [Executor's Name] as the Executor of this Will. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to act, we appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] as the alternate Executor.
III. Distribution of Assets
3.1 Upon the death of either of us, the survivor shall inherit all jointly owned property and assets.
3.2 In the event of the simultaneous death of both of us or the death of the survivor within 30 days of the first passing, we direct the distribution of our assets as follows:
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All personal and household belongings to [Beneficiary's Name].
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Cash and bank accounts are to be equally divided among our children: [Child 1 Name], and [Child 2's Name].
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Real estate property located at [Address] to be inherited by [Child's Name].
IV. Guardianship
In the event of our simultaneous death, we appoint [Guardian's Name] as the legal guardian of our minor child(ren), [Child's Name], until they reach the age of majority.
V. Powers of Executor
We grant our Executor full power and authority to sell, mortgage, lease, or otherwise deal with any property forming part of our estate, at their discretion.
VI. Revocation of Prior Wills
We hereby revoke all previous Wills and codicils made by us and declare this to be our last will.
VII. Signatures
This Will shall be signed by us on [Date], before two witnesses, as a joint last will reflecting our mutual wishes and desires.
[Husband's Name]
Husband
[Wife's Name]
Wife
Witness 1
Name: [Witness Name 1]
Address: [Witness Address 1]
Witness 2
Name: [Witness Name 2]
Address: [Witness Address 2]
VIII. Notary
On this [Date], before me, [Notary's Name], a notary public in and for the said state, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public: [Notary's Name]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]